Rheinau: population and statistics
Rheinau has a population of 1,334 (2025) across 8.9 km², or 149 people per km². It ranks 1,258 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,334 residents
- 8.9 km²
- 149 people/km²
- 367 m
Key points
Among the 160 municipalities in Zürich, Rheinau ranks No. 136 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 8.1% in Rheinau, compared with an average of 27.3% in Zürich and 24.6% nationally.
Share of jobs in services: 90.3% in Rheinau, compared with an average of 81.6% in Zürich and 73.4% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,159 kWh a year here.
Rheinau in numbers
Where is Rheinau?
Population of Rheinau over time
Rheinau had 1,321 residents in 2015 and 1,334 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,287 |
| 2021 | 1,297 |
| 2022 | 1,285 |
| 2023 | 1,290 |
| 2024 | 1,321 |
| 2025 | 1,334 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,251 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Dachsen, 2.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Marthalen (2,027 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,636 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Rheinau
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Rheinau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.7% | 17.6% | 20.7% | ranked 310 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Rheinau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 695 | 810,666 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,288 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 36.8% | 20.9% | 23.3% | ranked 363 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 8.1% | 27.3% | 25.3% | ranked 1,731 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.5% | 50.5% | 69.5% | ranked 645 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Rheinau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 44.5% | 63.4% | 53.5% | ranked 1,224 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 38.7% | 20.2% | 13.7% | ranked 100 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.6% | 5.4% | 12.4% | ranked 1,243 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.0% | 8.1% | 1.4% | ranked 466 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 66 | 33,320 | 329,600 | ranked 1,387 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 848.4 kW | 571.3 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,306 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.8 GWh/year | 7,291 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,251 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 11,072 kWh/inh. | 4,465 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 646 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Rheinau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 87 | 126,784 | 728,011 | ranked 1,352 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 74 | 132,519 | 762,757 | ranked 1,357 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.5 | 81.2 | 64.9 | ranked 1,324 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 56.8% | 67.3% | 65.7% | ranked 1,552 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 39.2% | 27.9% | 29.0% | ranked 199 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Rheinau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 777 | 1,149,866 | 5,679,518 | ranked 951 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 582.5 | 704.2 | 362.9 | ranked 337 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 90.3% | 81.6% | 63.6% | ranked 70 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 6.0% | 16.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,696 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Rheinau | Zürich | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.9% | 29.2% | 18.9% | ranked 830 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Rheinau
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Rheinau?
Rheinau has 1,334 residents (2025), ranking 1,258 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Rheinau?
Rheinau covers 8.9 km², with a density of 149 people per km².
Is the population of Rheinau growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Rheinau went from 1,321 to 1,334, a change of +1.0%.
Where is Rheinau?
Rheinau is in Zürich. It belongs to Bezirk Andelfingen (district). Latitude 47.646, longitude 8.607.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Rheinau?
In Rheinau, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 8.1% (2026), ranking 1,731 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Rheinau?
In Rheinau, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 90.3% (2024), ranking 70 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Rheinau?
In Rheinau, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,159 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Rheinau?
The nearest to Rheinau are Dachsen (2.4 km), Laufen-Uhwiesen (3.6 km), Benken (ZH) (3.7 km), Marthalen (3.9 km), Neuhausen am Rheinfall (4.2 km).